Mr. Daly, This Blog Is For You!

While I was sitting at the front desk doing my volunteer thing at the shelter last Wednesday, Gracie (marketing director) was telling Scott (executive director) about my most recent blog and his response was, "Is it about me?"  Of course he was just kidding around (I think) but then I realized that might be a fun idea for a blog topic.  So Mr. Daly, this blog is for you! 

 

For anyone who may not know him, Scott Daly is the executive director of Pet Pal Animal Shelter as well as their veterinary clinic and thrift store.  He has over 20 years of experience working with animals in various veterinary offices and shelters, and he truly puts his heart and soul into his work.  As executive director, Scott has a GINORMOUS amount of responsibility to keep all 3 facilities running smoothly, but he ALWAYS puts the animals and their needs first.  He offers all the advice and support he can to anyone having difficulties with their animals, whether or not the animal was adopted from Pet Pal.  And he won't allow anything that could potentially be detrimental to animals, even if that means having to decline an adoption if the person or family doesn't meet certain qualifications.  Be sure to check out the next Happy Tails blog for more information about Pet Pal's specific adoption requirements and the reasons for them. 

 

Not only is Scott Daly devoted to Pet Pal's mission of rescuing animals from other shelters that may be at risk of being euthanized due to illness, injury, or lack of socialization/training as well as promoting responsible animal ownership, he's just an all-around great guy!  He's a real family man with an awesome sense of humor.  He likes to have a good time but, make no mistake, he's VERY  serious when it comes to his animals.  Best of all, he's not the type to just sit in his office shuffling papers while his staff and volunteers do all the dirty work...he'll get right in there with them mopping floors and cleaning litter boxes just to get the job done and ensure the shelter looks presentable to the public.  But perhaps my favorite thing about Scott Daly is the simple fact that, just like giving the animals a second chance at life, without question or hesitation, he was willing to give this blind woman the opportunity to volunteer and feel like she is part of something truly special!  

 

No, I'm not writing all this stuff to score some "brownie points" with the director...although a few extra crumbs now and then never hurts...LOL!  I really just want everyone to know that the animals who end up at Pet Pal Animal Shelter are actually very fortunate to have a man like Scott Daly caring for them and searching for the very best home for each and every one of them.  So the next time you're in the neighborhood, stop by Pet Pal and let Scott know how much we all appreciate his dedication to the animals and making such an important cause his life's work!    

 

Thank you Scott Daly for all you do!!! 

 

Happy Tails to you until we meet again!